2025 Senior Show & Celebration

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's Class of 2025 welcomes the public to its Senior Show & Celebration, opening for First Friday from 5-9 pm, and continuing Saturday, May 3, from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, May 4, from Noon-3 pm. View Senior Thesis work from Animation & Game Art, Design Thinking, Fine […]

Free

Nutrition 101 with Certified Nutritionist Barbie Famiglietti

Inspire Wellness Collective 226 North Arch Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Tired of relying on the drive-thru? Not sure how to feed your kids healthy snacks? JoinCertified Nutritionist Barbie Famiglietti for a fun, informativeNutrition 101class designed to simplify healthy eating for you and your family. In this one-hour session, Barbie will explain why the Food Pyramid is outdated, teach you how to create simple, balanced meals […]

$15

Community Yard Sale

Penn Medicine Park 650 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA

Join us for a huge Community Yard Sale at Penn Medicine Park and discover incredible deals on clothing, home goods, furniture, collectibles, toys, and more! Don’t miss this chance to shop local, find unique items, and score amazing bargains! Whether you’re hunting for vintage finds, everyday essentials, or one-of-a-kind pieces, there’s something for everyone! Come […]

Free

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 Featuring Gigi Vega

Lancaster County Convention Center 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Welcome to year 17 of the LAUNCH Music Conference in historic downtown Lancaster, PA and powered by The CI Companies! LAUNCH is back again with the classic formula of music conference by day & festival by night! Enjoy 2 days of daytime conference programming, spanning topics of booking, artist management, record deals, touring, understanding contracts, […]

$99

Polar Bear Plunge

Penn Medicine Park 650 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA

Join us for Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s 2025 Lancaster Red Rose Polar Plunge. Come check out the BRAND NEW Bear Force One mobile plunge pool! Create your team and join thousands of plungers around the state in making a splash to support our athletes. Event Schedule & Logistics: Parking is free and will be available in […]

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Fan Fest

Penn Medicine Park 650 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA

- Free Admission! - 2025 Magnet Schedule Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans courtesy of Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster. - Check out the Community Yard Sale before Fan Fest - Sign up at the Donate Life table to register to become an organ donor and receive 2 Free Stormers tickets! - Participate in our Polar […]

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Community Networking Hour at Inspire Wellness Collective

Inspire Wellness Collective 226 North Arch Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Join Inspire Wellness Collective for a midweek networking hour with light refreshments and soft conversation. It’s a casual opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs in Lancaster and enjoy a midweek pause in good company. 🗓 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕓 4:30–5:30 PM 📍 226 N. Arch Street, Lancaster, PA

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Earth Day Extravaganza

Lancaster Public Library 151 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, United States

Community members of all ages are invited to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere. Our host of eco-conscious contributors and entertainers will educate, empower, and inspire our community to welcome environmental-sustainability practices into their daily lives. ⚠ Please note, Earth Day Extravaganza is (mostly) an outdoor event and therefore held weather […]

Lancaster Vice Historic Walking Tour

28 Penn Square 28 Penn Square, Suite 160, Lancaster, PA, United States

On this history tour, walk the streets of Lancaster with an expert guide and learn about the brothel keepers, bartenders, and pool hall hustlers who shared the streets with corrupt politicians and righteous reformers a century ago. Discover the history of wage-earning women, Lancaster nightlife, and changing sexual values through the stories of the men […]

Native Plant Pop-Up Sale

BUiLDiNG CHARACTER 342 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Heritage Press Museum is partnering with Hickory Town Gardens on May First Friday for a Native Plant Pop-Up Sale! From 5 - 7 PM, come to BUiLDiNG CHARACTER to get your spring plant shopping done! Native plants require less maintenance than non-native plants and support local bees, butterflies, and birds. Plants are $5 each […]

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Opening Reception: Faculty Life Grant Recipients 2021-24

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The exhibition, featuring the work of Paul Rider, Leah Limpert Walt, Aaron Thompson, Benjamin Lowery, Tyler Kline, Stephanie Manzi, and Eric Weeks, will highlight PCA&D's commitment to educating not only our students but also our faculty in the pursuit of lifelong learning and professional development. The seven exhibiting artists have received grants from the college […]

Free

Matthew Apol: Equidistant Materials and Methods

David Lyall Home & Design 241 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

My art practice is a long-form research effort pursuing a more comprehensive understanding of personal experiences and studio methodology. Like many other artists and designers, my work evolves through working and working through. Equidistant Materials and Methods is the middle ground and formal research linking two larger bodies of work relating to the intersection of […]

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First Friday Artist Reception

Red Raven Art Company 138 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This month the guys of Red Raven are stepping up , Manning Up..... with an exhibit featuring 11 Painters and 2 sculptors. Stop in for our artist reception May 2 from 5 - 8 pm. And then for Spring artwalk, join us Saturday, May 3rd from 11 - 3 pm to see artist demonstrations, featuring […]

Free

2025 Senior Show & Celebration

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Showcasing the work of Pennsylvania College of Art & Design's Class of 2025, this three-day exhibition opens Friday, May 2, to the public, from 5-9 pm, and continues Saturday, May 3 (10 am to 5 pm), and Sunday, May 4 (noon to 3 pm). View works by our graduates in Animation & Game Art, Design […]

Free

Lancaster Stormers Opening Day

Penn Medicine Park 650 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA

WellSpan Health Fun Friday presents the 2025 Home Opener as Stormers Baseball returns to Penn Medicine Park on Friday, May 2nd! Join us as we kick off the 2025 season with an electric atmosphere, great baseball, and non-stop entertainment! Expect A T-shirt Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans 18+ presented by Hess’s Barbecue! Exciting on-field […]

$13

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